The Generative Artificial Intelligence Task Force was created to develop clear, ethical policies and procedures to guide the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in teaching, learning, and research. This task force will develop institutional policies and procedures that support responsible AI use while maintaining academic integrity and innovation in accordance with the university mission.
The Generative AI Policy and Procedures Task Force will:
- Assess Current AI Use: Conduct a thorough review of how faculty and students are using generative AI in academic and research settings.
- Evaluate Best Practices: Identify AI policies at peer institutions and within relevant professional organizations to inform policy development.
- Develop Clear Guidelines: Create policies that address AI use in coursework, assessments, research, and administrative functions, ensuring alignment with academic integrity standards and ETSU’s mission.
- Address Ethical and Legal Considerations: Evaluate potential ethical, privacy, and copyright concerns associated with AI use and ensure compliance with applicable laws and accreditation standards.
- Engage Key Stakeholders: Collaborate with faculty, students, administrators, and external experts to ensure broad input and acceptance of the policies.
- Recommend Implementation Strategies: Establish procedures for policy dissemination, faculty training, and student awareness campaigns to support effective adoption.
- Provide Oversight Recommendations: Identify mechanisms for monitoring, use and update policies as technology and educational practices evolve.
Membership
The Task Force will be chaired by a senior faculty member with expertise in academic policy and emerging technologies and include representatives from Faculty Senate, SGA, Department Chairs, Academic Technology Services, General Counsel’s Office, Library, and the Center for Teaching Excellence. The Task Force will engage additional faculty, student, and staff representatives as needed to ensure diverse perspectives and expertise.
Current members include:
Chair: To be elected
David Atkins
Dean, ETSU Library
Dr. Alison Barton
Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Brian Bennett
Chair, Department of Computing
Milind Chaturvedi
ETSU Student
Anthony Kiech
Director, Academic Technology Services
Kay Lennon McGrew
Deputy University Council and Policy Counsel
Dr. Robert Pack
Executive Vice Provost
Dr. Trena Paulus
Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Dr. Melanie Richards
Interim Director, School of Marketing and Media
Deliverables and Timeline
The Task Force will provide regular progress updates to the Provost through the Executive Vice Provost’s Office. Faculty and students will have an opportunity to provide input throughout the process. Final policies and procedures will be reviewed by ETSU leadership for approval and adoption by July 2025, in advance of the fall semester.
By the conclusion of its work, the Task Force will deliver:
- A comprehensive policy document outlining appropriate AI use for faculty and students.
- Guidelines for implementation that detail how policies will be communicated and enforced.
- A framework for ongoing evaluation and updates to ensure policies remain relevant as AI technology advances.
- A final report summarizing key findings, stakeholder feedback, and recommendations for ETSU leadership.
Updates
The first meeting of the AI Task Force was held on Monday, March 3, 2025.
For more information about the work of the task force, email Dr. Rob Pack.